Description of office: The General Assembly is the legislative branch of government in Pennsylvania. It is composed of two houses: the Senate is the upper house, and the House of Representatives is the lower house. A majority vote in both houses is necessary to pass a law. The PA House of Representatives consists of 203 members representing one district each, with an equal number of constituents. Representatives must be at least 21 years old, have been a citizen and a resident of the state four years and a resident of their respective districts one year before their election, and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service. The House develops budget packages, makes taxation decisions, allocates spending, and passes laws (including redistricting in collaboration with the Senate). The House also has the exclusive authority to impeach public officials. Representatives also serve on various policy committees that may propose legislation.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $113,591Vote for ONE.Note: On Democratic and Republican primary ballots, voters will also choose members of the State and County Committees. We do not list these candidates on Vote411. For information on these candidates, we suggest you contact your local Democratic or Republican Party committee.
County
Delaware
Occupation
Government consultant
Education
East Stroudsburg University
Qualifications
State Representative 159th Dist. 2017-2022
State Representatives don't set county property taxes, but they do control how much state money comes back to offset local burdens. I will aggressively fight for state grants to fund local police fleets, firehouses, and public works, which takes the burden off the local municipal budgets—which ultimately helps keep local taxes from climbing further.Secondly,The closure of our local hospital is one of the most urgent issues facing this district because it has left residents with longer trips for emergency care and put extra strain on families, seniors, and first responders. I would push for a real replacement plan that expands local access to primary care, emergency services, and ambulance coverage.
I would support reforms that make voting more accessible while keeping elections secure, including better voter registration systems, stronger poll-worker training, and clearer safeguards against administrative errors. I also support secure paper records, routine audits, and expanded early or mail voting options so eligible voters can participate without unnecessary delays or confusion.
The state budget process should be more transparent, more predictable, and less political. I would support earlier negotiations, stricter deadlines with real consequences for delay, and more public reporting so taxpayers, schools, counties, and local governments can plan with certainty.
Yes — I would support state laws that require data centers to address water use, energy demand, stormwater, and other land-use impacts, especially when a project could strain local infrastructure or natural resources. Those laws should set clear statewide standards, but they should not wipe out municipal authority under the MPC; local governments should still be able to use zoning, subdivision, and land-development ordinances to manage where data centers go and how they fit into the community.
A good approach is a state-local balance: the Commonwealth can require disclosure, efficiency, and environmental safeguards, while municipalities retain the ability to review site-specific impacts through the MPC process.
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